Dress You Up in My Love

A woman will only wear it once in her life but still the wedding dress has evolved into a multi-milion dollar industry. Of course, publicity from television shows such as TLC's 'Say Yes To the Dress' encourage the need for dazzling bridal gowns. 'Say Yes to the Dress' follows the staff at Kleinfeld Bridal across the US and showcases the importance dress shopping is to a bride-to-be. The stunning dresses are also available to be viewed on the Kleinfeld website. You can peruse the site for your ideal dress. Furthermore, they supply different styles of grooms-wear as well.

Here are some wedding dress picks from the Kleinfeld website that include diverse designers for a wide range of bridal styles:

The Wild Child Bride

Designer: Pnina Tornai

Silhouette: Cocktail Length

Neckline: Strapless

Waistline: Dropped Waist

Primary Fabric: Lace

Secondary Fabric: Tulle

Price Range: $5001 - $8000

The Victorian Bride

Designer: Ian Stuart

Silhouette: Mermaid

Neckline: Strapless

Waistline: No Waist/Princess Seams

Primary Fabric: Taffeta

Secondary Fabric: French Lace

Price Range: $5001 - $8000

Ballerina Bride

Designer: Pnina Tornai

Silhouette: Princess/Ball Gown

Neckline: V-Neck

Waistline: Dropped Waist

Primary Fabric: Tank

Secondary Fabric: Tulle

Price Range: Over $10,000

Additional Details: Detachable Skirt

The Free Spirit

Designer: Claire Pettibone

Silhouette: Sheath

Neckline: Strapless

Waistline: Empire Waist

Primary Fabric: Cotton

Secondary Fabric: Tulle

Price Range: $1500 - $3000

The Graceful Bride

Designer: Jim Hjelm
Neckline: Strapless

Waistline: No Waist/Princess Seams

Primary Fabric: Silk Taffeta

Prince Range: $3001-5000

Additional Details: Gown features one-shoulder band accented with crystal feather flower detail

The MerBride

Designer: Alvina Valenta

Silhouette: A-Line

Neckline: Strapless

Waistline: Empire Waist

Primary Fabric: Duchess Satin

Prince Range: $3001 - $5000

The Southern Belle

Designer: Ian Stuart

Silhouette: A-Line

Neckline: Sweetheart

Waistline: Dropped Waist

Primary Fabric: Silk Dupioni 

Secondary Fabric: Tulle

Price Range: $3001 - $5000

The Sweetheart

Designer: Jim Hjelm

Silhouette: A-Line

Neckline: Sweetheart

Waistline: Natural Waist

Primary Fabric: Silk Faced Satin

Price Range: $3001 - $5000

The Pageant Queen

Designer: Michelle Roth

Silhouette: Mermaid

Neckline: Strapless

Waistline: Dropped Waist

Primary Fabric: Satin

Price Range: $3001 - $5000

Traditional Bride

Designer: Legends by Romona Keveza

Silhouette: A-Line

Neckline: Scoop

Waistline: Empire Waist

Primary Fabric: Lace

Secondary Fabric: Beaded Embroidery

Price Range: $3001 - $5000

One of a Kind Bride

Designer: Monique Lhuillier

Silhouette: Princess/Ball Gown

Neckline: Sweetheart

Waistline: Natural Waist

Primary Fabric: Silk Faille

Secondary Fabric: Chantilly Lace

Price Range: $5001 - $8000

The Beach Bride

Designer: Le Spose Di Gio

Silhouette: A-Line

Neckline: Strapless

Waistline: Dropped Waist

Straps & Sleeves: Long Sleeves

Primary Fabric: Silk Chiffon

Price Range: $3001- $5000

The Princess Bride

Designer: Maggie Sottero

Silhouette: A-Line

Neckline: Sweetheart

Waistline: Dropped Waist

Primary Fabric: Satin

Secondary Fabric: Beaded Embroidery

Price Range: $1500 - $3000

The Bride Without Limits

Designer: Pnina Tornai

Silhouette: Sweetheart

Waistline: Dropped Waist

Straps & Sleeves: Spaghetti Straps

Primary Fabric: Taffeta

Price Range: Over $10,000

The Sparkle and Shine Bride

Designer: Kenneth Pool
Slhouette: Princess/Ball Gown

Neckline: Sweetheart

Waistline: Dropped Waist

Straps & Sleeves: Tank

Primary Fabric: Raso Satin

Secondary Fabric: Beaded Embroidery

Price: $5001 - $8000


High Fashion Bride

Designer: Monique Lhuillier
Silhouette: Mermaid
Neckline: Strapless
Waistline: Natural Waist
Primary Fabric: Chantilly Lace
Secondary Fabric: Silk
Price Range: $5001 - $8000
Additional Details: Skirt is Silk Orchidea

The Sassy Bride

Designer: Pnina Tornai

Silhouette: A-Line

Neckline: Sweetheart

Waistline: Dropped Waist

Primary Fabric: Lace

Secondary Fabric: Tulle

Price Range: Over $10,000

A Bride Who Ruffles Some Feathers

Designer: Songul Sarpbas
Silhouette: A-Line
Neckline: Strapless
Waistline: No Waist/Princess Seams
Primary Fabric: Silk Taffeta
Price: $3001 - $5000
Additional Details: One sleeve with flower bodice and skirt

Fairytale Bride

Designer: Lazaro
Silhouette: Mermaid
Neckline: Strapless
Waistline: Dropped Waist
Primary Fabric: Silk Organza
Price Range: $3001 - $5000

Vintage Bride

Designer: Anne Barge
Silhouette: A-Line
Neckline: V-Neck
Waistline: Empire Waist
Straps & Sleeves: Tank
Primary Fabric: Silk Organza
Secondary Fabric: Alencon Lace
Price Range: $3001 - $5000

By no means should a bride limit herself to one dress store. Even if you end up back where you began it will give a bride more confidence in her purchase to know she shopped around. The Kleinfeld store offers the largest collection of high end dresses but it is a definite possibility that a bride can find her perfect dress without having to travel to a Kleinfeld store to find it.

If you're looking for a bridal store nearby, take a look a these wedding dress websites that offer stunning dresses for those who reside in and around the GTA:

• Bridal & Beyond - Toronto, Ont.
• Bella's Brides - Toronto, Ont. 
• Couture Bride's - Mississauga, Ont.
• Heirloom's Bridal Shoppe - Dundas, Ont.
• Sposa Hamilton - Hamilton, Ont.
• Alfred Angelo  - Stores all across Canada - find the store nearest you on their store locator.